| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $140.99 | 6.750% | $150.5068 | $150.51 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.29 | 6.360% | $157.7212 | $157.72 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.70 | 9.133% | $239.7652 | $239.77 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.75 | 11.222% | $269.9914 | $269.99 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.48 | 5.811% | $135.946 | $135.95 | $135.95 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.27 | 10.448% | $161.5523 | $161.55 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.52 | 12.439% | $273.8115 | $273.81 | $273.80 | $273.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,270.00 | $1,389.2944 | $1,389.30 | $1,389.25 | $1,389.30 | |